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Shelter Director Job in Ashtabula, Ohio US

Shelter Director

Ashtabula County Animal Protective League - Ashtabula, OH

Posted: 6/30/2025 - Expires: 7/30/2025

Job ID: 291085688

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Job Description

Company: Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
Location: Ashtabula, OH
Position: Shelter Director 

Position Summary:
The Shelter Director is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the ACAPL shelter. This individual will ensure the humane and efficient care of animals, supervise shelter staff, and implement policies and protocols that support the organization's mission to protect animals from cruelty, neglect, and unnecessary suffering. The Shelter Director will play a critical role in developing disease management strategies, improving operational workflows, and supporting the humane investigations team to ensure legal compliance and community impact.

Key Responsibilities:
Shelter Operations Management
● Oversee all daily shelter activities, including animal intake, housing, care, medical care and surgery schedule, adoptions, etc.
● Ensure proper implementation of animal handling, quarantine, sanitation, spay/neuter, vaccination, and enrichment protocols.
● Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for shelter operations.
● Work closely with the Medical Team and Executive Director to manage disease prevention, detection, and treatment strategies, and surgery schedule.
● Monitor animal health and coordinate isolation, treatment, and euthanasia decisions.

Staff Supervision & Training
● Lead, supervise, and schedule shelter staff and work with the Volunteer Coordinator to schedule volunteers to ensure adequate coverage and effective workflows.
● Conduct regular staff meetings and performance reviews.
● Provide training in disease recognition, handling practices, safety, and shelter protocols.

Operational Efficiency & Resource Management
● Evaluate and streamline workflows in intakes, outcomes, and inter-departmental communication.
● Oversee the use and maintenance of shelter equipment and supplies.
● Support planning to optimize the use of financial, human, and physical resources.

Legal & Humane Department Coordination
● Collaborate with the Humane Investigations Department to ensure legal custody and proper intake of seized animals.
● Ensure the shelter complies with relevant Ohio Revised Code sections.
● Maintain proper records and work with legal counsel and humane officers as needed.

Community Engagement & Partnerships
● Assist in establishing partnerships with local shelters and rescues to facilitate transfers and adoptions.
● Support outreach initiatives and community education programs.
● As needed, assist the Executive Director as a professional and compassionate representative of ACAPL to the public, media, and external partners.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE:
  • $35,000-50,000 annually
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Tuesday through Saturday
  • Full time
CONDITIONS of EMPLOYMENT:
  • Valid driver's license
  • Background check and drug screen 

AT WILL EMPLOYMENT:
Employment with Ashtabula County APL is at-will, meaning that employment is for no specified period and may be terminated by either the employee or the organization at any time, with or without cause.

Ashtabula County APL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications.

NOTE: This position description is not exhaustive. You may be required to perform other related duties within your skill set as negotiated and/or directed to meet the evolving needs of the department and the organization.


TO APPLY:
Online at https://www.indeed.com/job/shelter-director-95dd00e4d0acde22

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2247 Lake Ave
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440)994-1234
 






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OhioMeansJobs Ashtabula County
2247 Lake Ave
Ashtabula, OH 44004

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
No school grade completed
Work Days:
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Work Shift:
First
Job Reference Code
N/A
Salary
$35,000.00 - $50,000.00 /year
Licenses / Certifications:
Driver's License
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